AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCannes Spotlight: Japan’s Koji Fukada enters the 2026 Cannes competition for the first time with “Nagi Notes,” a restrained rural drama co-produced by Japan, France, Singapore and the Philippines—built on unresolved love, grief and identity. Singapore Business & Society: Starbucks Singapore says there’s “no change” to its pet-friendly policy after a viral sign sparked a dog-ban backlash, while a new VolunteerInc push aims to make it easier for firms to volunteer and support community needs. AI Governance: Across Asia, law firms are racing to adopt AI, but governance is lagging—only 37% report strong AI governance policies, raising cybersecurity and control concerns. Education & Trust: An Education 2.0 conference in Singapore will focus on how educators can help learners spot legitimate programmes and avoid scams. Regional Connectivity: India and Sri Lanka are again talking up a Palk Strait land link, with Colombo still hesitant. Culture & Lifestyle: UNIQLO Singapore doubles down on early talent-building via Kids Camp, while a Singapore co-living trend mirrors Seoul’s younger singles seeking connection without losing privacy.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.
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